CITY COUNCIL, February 24, 2026
Approves Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
What happened
Fort Worth City Council approved an ordinance increasing the residential distance restriction for registered sex offenders from 1,000 to 2,000 feet from schools, parks, and childcare facilities.
- Jurisdiction
- Fort Worth, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 24, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Sex Offender Residence Distance Ordinance
Ordinance increasing the distance that registered sex offenders can reside from schools, parks, and childcare facilities from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet. Existing residents are grandfathered in and may renew leases at current locations, but must comply with new restrictions if they relocate.
- Grandfathering provision allows current residents to remain and renew leases at existing locations; new restrictions apply only upon relocation
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
Fort Worth City Council approved an ordinance increasing the residential distance restriction for registered sex offenders from 1,000 to 2,000 feet from schools, parks, and childcare facilities.
Key Decisions (4)
Sex Offender Residence Distance Ordinance
Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
Zoning Case ZC-25-212 Continuance
Ridge Over Road Bridge Construction Contract
Development Activity (1)
Moshe Valley Park
Infrastructure
Market Signals (2)
Housing Demand
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Infrastructure
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